| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of Gomti Rejuvenation Mission by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. |
| Objective | Ensure uninterrupted flow and ecological restoration of the Gomti River. |
| Target | Intercept 95% of urban sewage flowing into the river. |
| Scope | Covers the entire river basin from Pilibhit to Ghazipur. |
| Proposed Steps | - Divert additional drains to existing STPs. |
| Establish new treatment plants and upgrade older ones. | |
| Deploy track boats, floating barriers, and excavators for cleaning and monitoring. | |
| Address encroachment and flow reduction with district-specific action plans. | |
| Key Objectives | Create wetlands (Ekana Wetland, Sajan Lake). |
| Remove encroachments, beautify ghats, and promote green corridors. | |
| Enforce single-use plastic ban strictly. | |
| Conduct public awareness programmes through educational and social institutions. | |
| Administrative Framework | Gomti Task Force constituted in January 2025 under NMCG. |
| Includes representatives from State Clean Ganga Mission, Irrigation Department, Pollution Control Board, Jal Nigam, Lucknow Municipal Corporation, and Lucknow Development Authority, along with environmental experts. | |
| Monitoring Mechanism | Monthly review meetings of the Gomti Task Force. |
| Quarterly progress reports submitted to the Chief Minister's Office. | |
| Ensure financial and logistical support for uninterrupted work. | |
| Current Status | 39 major drains discharge into the river; 13 remain untreated. |
| 6 STPs currently operational along the river. | |
| About Gomti River | 960-km long tributary of the Ganga River. |
| Originates from Madho Tanda in Pilibhit district and merges with Ganga at Kaithi, Ghazipur. |
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